1.5 hours
Bluebeard
Starting at USD 20
Thu, 14 Aug, 2025 at 07:30 pm to 09:00 pm (GMT-04:00)
Bluebeard
653 Virginia Avenue, Indianapolis, United States
Join Tomorrow Bookstore for an author conversation with Rax King on her new essay collection, Sloppy, with moderator and book influencer Nathan Shuherk (@schizophrenicreads). This event will be hosted at Bluebeard restaurant. Each ticket includes a copy of Sloppy, a non-alcoholic cocktail, and light snacks from 7x James Beard semifinalist restaurant, Bluebeard!
About Sloppy
From the James Beard Award-nominated author of Tacky, a boldly funny, warts-and-all tour of the bad habits that make Rax King who she is.
With Rax King's trademark blend of irreverent humor and heartfelt honesty comes a new collection of personal essays unpacking bad behavior. Sloppy explores sobriety, begrudging self-improvement, and the habits we cling to with clenched fists.
In “Proud Alcoholic Stock,” King examines her parents’ unwavering dedication to 12 step programs and the texture her family history has lent to her own sobriety. “Shoplifting from Brandy Melville” is a lighthearted look at, what else?, shoplifting from Brandy Melville—one of her few remaining indulgences now that she doesn’t drink. King writes about her overspending and temper control issues as well as her poorly managed mental health. These seventeen essays capture the personal and generational vices that make us who we are. From being a crummy waitress to using uppers to force friendships, from obsessing over the Neopets forums to lying for no discernable reason, these essays approach bad habits with emotional intelligence, kindness and—most importantly—humor.
About Rax King
Rax King is the James Beard award-nominated author of Tacky and co-host of the podcast “Low Culture Boil.” Her writing can be found in Glamour, Bon Appetit, Food & Wine, and elsewhere. She lives in Brooklyn, NY with her husband and toothless Pekingese.
About Nathan Shuherk:
Nathan Shuherk (@schizophrenicreads) is a nonfiction book reviewer, influencer, writer, and MFA student living in Indianapolis.
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Tickets for Author Talk: Rax King "Sloppy" with Nathan Shuherk can be booked here.
Ticket type | Ticket price |
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Admission + "Sloppy" copy and NA cocktail + snacks | 38 USD |
Copy of Sloppy by Rax King | 20 USD |
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